Marion Carolyn Larsen Krippaehne MD

MD, Marion Carolyn Larsen Krippaehne, 89 June 22, 1923 April 15, 2013 Marion Carolyn Larsen was born to Martin and Mathilda Larsen on June 22, 1923, in Missoula, Mont. The family lived in many locations along the route of the Northern Pacific Railroad. Growing up, Marion often watched after her younger brother, Jerry. She enjoyed playing with dolls, creek walking and going on family outings where her father could fish. In 1940, Marion received her diploma from Queen Anne High School in Seattle. While attending the University of Washington, Marion worked as a secretary for the pre-med department. In 1944, she received her BS degree in Chemistry. Marion moved from Seattle to Portland to attend University of Oregon Medical School. During breaks at medical school, she worked as a telephone operator and as a surgery technician. She earned her Doctor of Medicine Degree in 1948 and then did her residency training at Emanuel Hospital in Portland. Marion began her medical career in experimental medicine (hematology) and then went on to practice Internal Medicine at OHSU until she retired as a full professor in 1988. Marion met William Wonn Krippaehne during Medical School and they married in 1949. They raised seven children in the West Hills of Portland. Family activities included camping, picnics at Benson Lake in the Columbia River Gorge, beach vacations at Neskowin and skiing at Timberline. After Marion retired from OHSU, she practiced medicine in American Samoa for about one year. Then, she went to the Marshall Islands as a volunteer physician. For recreation in retirement, Marion enjoyed relaxing at her house on Devil's Lake in Lincoln City, taking day trips to flower gardens, going to the symphony and attending plays, and participating in a women's bible study, a book club, and a domino's group. Marion went on a few international trips including China, Australia and Norway. During her later years, Marion took pride in her family, enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow and delighted in her friendships. Marion was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. William Krippaehne; and her brother, Reverend Gerald Larsen. She is survived by her children, William (Michelle), Joanne (Lawrence Watters), Carol Steffen (Ron), Thomas (Linda), Richard (Tamara), Suzanne and Robert (Kim); as well as 13 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. A service celebrating Marion's life will be held beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 4, at St. Luke Lutheran Church located at 6835 SW 46th Avenue in Portland. The family suggests remembrances be made to the William Krippaehne Fund, payable to the OHSU Foundation, side marked "Krippaehne Endowment" and sent to OHSU Foundation, 1121 SW Salmon Street, Suite 100, Portland, OR 97205. Services provided by Zeller Chapel of the Roses.